Android Phones

Based on the latest information directly from Sprint, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus should be receiving Android 4.1 Jelly Bean starting today. A new support article for the device was added earlier today which confirms the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update.

Assuming you are still running stock firmware on your Galaxy Nexus, you can visit the System Updates settings page and check if the Jelly Bean build is ready for download.

The new changes expected to take place with the Jelly Bean update includes:

Upgrades phone operating system to Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)

Smoother user interface

Enhanced Accessibility functions

Bi-directional text and other language support

User-installable keyboard maps

Expandable notifications

Ability to turn off notifications on an application specific basis

Shortcuts and widgets can automatically be re-arranged or re-sized to allow new items to fit on home screens

Android Beam – Use Android Beam to Bluetooth transfer data

Offline voice dictation

Improved voice search

Improved camera application

Google Wallet (for the Nexus 7)

High resolution Google+ contact photos

Google Now

Multichannel audio

USB audio added for external sound Digital to Analog Conversion

Audio chaining also referred to as Gapless Playback. Gapless playback is the uninterrupted playback of consecutive audio tracks

Discontinuing support for Adobe Flash Player:

Adobe will not be certifying the Adobe Flash Player for Android Mobile devices that either release with or update to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).

Devices that upgraded from Android 4.0 to Android 4.1, may exhibit unpredictable behavior, as it is not certified for use with Android 4.1. Adobe recommends uninstalling Flash Player on devices which have been upgraded to Android 4.1.

If you are able to download and install Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on your Galaxy Nexus on Sprint, be sure to let us know in the comments below. I would like to express my sincere apologies for Verizon Galaxy Nexus who are anxiously waiting for Verizon to approve the Jelly Bean update.